By Dan Walsh
Wexford County Council has launched its first Binse Comhrá – a bench area where people are happy to chat as Gaeilge – at St. Peter’s Square in Wexford town.
This timely initiative, launching in Seachtain na Gaeilge (March 1st-17th), continues the ethos of the Healthy Wexford ‘Happy to Chat’ initiative while incorporating the encouragement to engage as Gaeilge.
Working collaboratively the Irish Officer, the Wexford Borough District and Healthy Wexford have delivered this initiative in St Peters Square.
Close to the dedicated bench is signage with some key phrases and words for those who may not have the language but who would like to try it out.
Wexford County Council’s Irish Officer, Cory Ó Brollacháin said; “This initiative provides an accessible invitation to all to have a go and try even a few words as Gaeilge. There is also a QR code linking to Wexford County Council website which will provide further resources.”
Mayor of Wexford Cllr Gary Laffan said ; “I’m delighted to see the collaboration on this project and I hope that the initiative, if successful, can be rolled out further.”
Healthy County Committee Chair Cllr Leonard Kelly said; “Healthy Wexford are delighted to continue to extend the ‘Happy to Chat’ initiative further and to engage with the Borough Team and the Irish Officer on this fantastic initiative. We hope that it continues to provide more social connection opportunities and encourages more conversation as Geailge.”
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